What technique is commonly used to create side-to-side action with Walking Style Baits?

The technique commonly used to create side-to-side action with Walking Style Baits involves quickly dropping and raising the rod tip. This rhythmic motion essentially imitates the erratic swimming pattern of injured prey, which is particularly effective in triggering strikes from predatory fish. The swift tip movements allow the lure to dart side-to-side, mimicking the behavior of a wounded fish or other small aquatic animals, making it highly appealing to fish.

While other techniques like slowly reeling in or retrieving the bait at a constant speed can be effective for different types of lures, they do not produce the distinctive action that Walking Style Baits are designed to create. Using a heavy sinker typically affects the buoyancy and action of the bait, which would not contribute to the desired side-to-side motion. Therefore, quickly dropping and raising the rod tip is the key technique that enhances the lure's effectiveness in attracting fish.